Season 3 Finale: Raw Confessions & Hard-Won Hope

*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering.

Episode Summary

In this reflective episode, Lisa and Natasha recap the emotional journey of Season 3 of The Survivors. They reflect on their origin stories, the various types of trauma and survival stories shared throughout the season, and the importance of storytelling in healing. The conversation touches on themes of gratitude amidst grief, navigating domestic abuse, holiday expectations, and the complexities of joy and loss. They also look ahead to Season 4, sharing their excitement for new voices and interactive engagements with their audience.

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Takeaways

• It's been a whirlwind, absolutely.
• The podcast has provided a platform for diverse survivor stories.
• Sharing personal experiences can help others heal.
• Gratitude can coexist with grief.
• Navigating domestic abuse is a shared struggle.
• Holiday expectations can be overwhelming.
• Life in a polygamy cult shapes unique survival stories.
• Financial stress during holidays is a common burden.
• Parenthood while grieving presents unique challenges.
• Complicated joy is a valid emotional experience.

Mental Health Resources

• If you or someone you know is struggling, please call 988 for help.
• The Survivors Podcast Website – https://thesurvivors.net/
• The HelpHUB™ – Mental health resources, tools, and support networks – https://www.thehelphub.co/
• National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7223)

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See you next week! In the meantime, keep surviving.

Modern Spiritual Teacher, Mystic and Creative Julie Piatt on her Spiritual Community Water Tiger & The Way to No Way

In this week’s episode of Wellness As A Way of Life I am focusing on an Integrated Spiritual Wellness Spotlight: Julie Piatt aka SriMati’s Spiritual Community Water Tiger which is described by Julie as The Way to No Way.

We chatted about:

Agency in your spiritual practice.

Learning to trust ourselves through trial and error.

The importance of perspective or lens in all things spiritual.

“There is nothing more beautiful than a being that knows thyself.”

Quality over quantity.

Julie Piatt aka “SriMati” is a mystic mother, musician, artist, chef, author and healer who has lived her life immersed in devotion and expansive creativity. She is a wayshower of finding the divine in all life experiences. SriMati shares her wisdom from a multitude of life events that she has experienced as processes of alchemical transformation. In her experience, her life has shown her that It is the ability to hold the divine perspective in all life brings before you that allows for the deepest access to the meanings that life is waiting to reveal to us. Each life is created in the perfection of a unique blueprint that has inherent within its design all that is needed for its full expression. SriMati is a powerful living example of how to love ourselves more so that we can live our unique design in full and expansive self expression. When we live in this frequency, we bless all life around us.

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Be Informed Without Being Influenced: The Future of News, Attention & Truth with Kira Shishkin Are we more informed than ever—or simply more overwhelmed?

In this thought-provoking episode of The Hurricane H Show, we sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and informed.now founder Kira Shishkin to explore the hidden cost of today’s nonstop information culture.

As the creator of the #1 news-by-SMS platform, Kira is rethinking how people consume information—eliminating sensationalism, reducing overload, and helping people stay informed without becoming manipulated.

From entrepreneurship and AI to media minimalism and the future of truth itself, this conversation challenges how we think about information, attention, and influence.

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Kira Shishkin is the CEO of informed.now, the news concierge service to beat information overload. Kira is a 4-time serial entrepreneur, strategic advisor, and investor in the technology industry. His experience spans investment banking, corporate strategy, and private equity investments in category-defining ventures. His education includes University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, and Stanford. Kira was in Forbes 30 Under 30.

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Getting To Know Ry: A Personal Introduction

In the debut episode of the take care of your body Podcast, join host Ry (Rylin) as she opens up about her journey of transforming pain into passion. Through heartfelt storytelling and candid reflections, Ry shares the pivotal moments and the people that have shaped her into the person she is today. From overcoming personal challenges to finding inspiration in unlikely places, this episode is an intimate exploration of resilience, growth, and the power of turning adversity into purpose. Tune in to discover how one woman's story resonates with the universal themes of strength, healing, and self-discovery.

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How Hypnotherapy Helps Us Heal: Unlocking the Mind for Lasting Change with Ethan Reisboard

What if the biggest barrier to healing isn’t your body—but your nervous system?

In this episode of The Hurricane H Show, we sit down with Board-Certified Hypnotherapist Ethan Reisboard to explore the powerful connection between the subconscious mind, emotional healing, and long-term change.

After battling post-concussion syndrome, migraines, and debilitating symptoms that left him searching for answers, Ethan discovered hypnotherapy and experienced a breakthrough that changed his life.

Today he helps others reduce stress, address anxiety, improve relationships, and create lasting transformation by working at the subconscious level.

This conversation explores the science, myths, and practical reality of hypnotherapy—and what healing can look like when the body finally feels safe.

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The Toxic Truth About Fitness Culture Nobody Talks About with Tyler Bramlett

What if fitness wasn’t about punishment… but freedom?

On this episode of the Balanced, Beautiful & Abundant podcast, I sit down with movement coach and WeShape co-founder Tyler Bramlett to explore how we can break free from toxic fitness culture and reconnect with movement in a way that actually feels good for the body, mind, and soul.

After a life-changing cycling accident and years of healing, Tyler created a new approach to fitness rooted in alignment, mindful movement, and self-connection — not shame, pressure, or aesthetics.

About Tyler Bramlett:

Tyler Bramlett is a movement coach, entrepreneur, and co-founder of WeShape. His work combines biomechanics, mindfulness, and functional movement to help people reduce pain, move better, and create a healthier relationship with their bodies.

This episode is a reminder that movement can be healing, empowering, and deeply freeing — at any age.

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Operational Conditioning: Wil Ravelo's Approach to Transforming Men's Lives

In this episode of Resilience Redefined, host Michael Ostrolenk sits down with Wil Ravelo, a former reconnaissance Marine, Army Special Forces soldier, and San Francisco Police Department SWAT officer turned entrepreneur and fitness coach.

Wil shares his journey from the military to law enforcement and his struggles with PTSD. He discusses how he transitioned into helping men optimize their health and mindset through his company, Operational Conditioning.

Wil also shares insights on the importance of building a strong support system, developing resilience, and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. Additionally, he provides an overview of his training programs for men aged 35-65, aspiring special operations candidates, and an upcoming mastermind retreat.

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Compound Grief: When Loss Keeps Piling On

*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering.

Episode Summary

In this conversation, Lisa and Natasha explore the complexities of compound grief and the layers of trauma that we all face in today's world. They discuss the importance of acknowledging personal and collective grief, the impact of external stressors, and the necessity of setting boundaries for self-care.

The dialogue emphasizes the significance of community support and the need for open conversations about mental health, ultimately highlighting the journey of healing and hope amidst overwhelming challenges.

Episode Sponsored by The HelpHUB™

Struggling with your mental health? Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or just alone? Well, you're not. Welcome to The HelpHUB™—your online destination for mental health resources, treatment options, content, and tools to help meet you exactly where you are in the moment. Visit TheHelpHUB.co to get started.

• If you or someone you know is struggling, please call 988 for help.
• The Survivors Podcast Website – https://thesurvivors.net/
• The HelpHUB™ – Mental health resources, tools, and support networks – https://www.thehelphub.co/
• National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7223)

Follow & Connect With Us

📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_survivors_podcast

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-survivors-podcast

🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSurvivorsPodcastChannel

🎵📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesurvivorspodcast

See you next week! In the meantime, keep surviving.

Lisa Sugarman, and Natasha J. Layton.